The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on key principles and considerations that agencies should observe when integrating AI into their external QA procedures. The guidelines are intended as a resource to foster reflection, transparency, and responsibility in the use of AI, rather than as binding requirements. ENQA will not assess how agencies implement or follow these guidelines as part of ENQA Agency Reviews.
These guidelines have been developed by ENQA to support the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the external quality assurance activities of QA agencies within the European Higher Education Area. They are the outcome of ENQA’s consultation process with its members and affiliates carried out in 2025.
